Daniel O'Mahoney, the CEO of Ireland's largest land and Internet independent bookie firm, Boylesports, is on the move to parts unknown after five-and-a-half years in the hotseat, the company announced in a terse press release this week.

The company statement advised only that O'Mahoney was stepping down for personal reasons, and that company chairman David Chapman and managing director and founder John Boyle will be taking a more active role in the day to day running of the company until a successor has been found. i

Boyle said; “On behalf of Boylesports I would like to thank Daniel for the contribution he has made to the company during his tenure. We are all sorry to see him depart. Over the last ten years Boylesports has experienced significant growth while maintaining the highest possible standards. Daniel played an important role in this success over the last five and a half years. We respect Daniel’s decision and we wish him the very best for the future. We expect to announce his successor shortly and we look forward to the continued growth and success for Boylesports in the months and years ahead.”